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Blockchain Security Company Hexens Raises $4․2 Million in Seed Funding Led by IOSG Ventures
17.10.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Hexens, a cybersecurity boutique and blockchain startup, announced the closure of a $4.2 million seed round led by IOSG Ventures, the leading Web3 Venture Capital. Other investors include Delta Blockchain Fund, ChapterOne VC, Hash Capital, ImToken Ventures, Tenzor Capital, and angels...
Ripple CEO ‘Outraged’ by SEC over XRP Lawsuit – Time to Buy XRP?
17.10.2022
Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse has recently expressed his "outrage" at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the regulator’s lawsuit against Ripple.
In response to a user's tweet on Saturday, Garlinghouse lashed out at the SEC for suing the company, noting that there won't be...
Hong Kong to Clarify Crypto Position During FinTech Week
17.10.2022
The authorities of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region are expected to present a policy statement on the development of the city’s digital assets market at the forthcoming Hong Kong Fintech Week event. ...
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Samsung Knox Matrix upgrades consider connectivity & protection
17.10.2022
Samsung Electronics, after a prolonged period of conducting studies, have been able to develop a close understanding regarding all matters related to safety and security issues. However, this study helps them understand the usage of all devices. Additionally, they are concerned with the process...
Koreans to have access to blockchain-powered digital IDs by 2024
17.10.2022
Under the plan, the blockchain-powered ID would be fully decentralized, meaning the government won't be able to see how or when the ID is being used
While Its Lost 94% in Value Since the Collapse, Terra’s Fractured Ecosystem Is Still Worth $2.5 Billion
16.10.2022
It’s been five months since the Terra ecosystem collapsed as tens of billions of dollars in value disappeared from the crypto economy in a matter of days after May 7. Terra’s new Phoenix blockchain managed to restart the ecosystem to some degree and since the end of June...
Blockchain gaming adoption means more options for gamers
16.10.2022
Blockchain games are cropping up across various genres, giving games options for what they can play
Even museums are putting artists’ works posthumously on the Blockchain: Here’s why you should invest in NFTs by Big Eyes Coin & THETA
16.10.2022
When you walk into the British Museum, you will see a sign next to some of the artworks — scan the barcode to check out the NFT collection. This is 2022, and even a museum that showcases 2M years of history and culture hasn’t been able to ignore the power of Blockchain and NFTs. Katsushika...
What are the risks of the Ethereum Merge?
16.10.2022
The mammoth task of merging Ethereum’s mainnet and Beacon Chain is finally complete, but what are the risks?
Mango Markets $100 Million Exploiter Reveals Identity
16.10.2022
The exploiter of Solana-based DeFi lending platform Mango Markets has revealed his identity, referring to his actions as "a highly profitable trading strategy.”
Avraham Eisenberg, who calls himself a "digital art dealer," has revealed that he was behind the $100 million exploit that hit Mango...
Coinbase CEO Wants to Sell Part of Stake to Fund Science Research
16.10.2022
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has announced plans to sell 2% of his stake in the cryptocurrency platform over the next year to fund scientific research.
Armstrong said on Twitter late Friday that he wants to invest in tech and science in order to solve some of the biggest issues in the world...
Ethereum Wallet Metamask Adds Bank-to-Crypto Transfers via Sardine
16.10.2022
According to a Consensys blog post published on October 11, the Ethereum-based wallet Metamask has added instant bank-to-crypto transfers via the automated clearing house (ACH) settlement merchant Sardine. Metamask Users Can Swap Fiat for Over 30 Crypto Tokens On Tuesday, the crypto firm Consensys...
Localbitcoins, Crypto.com, Other Providers Suspend Services for Russians Under EU Rules
16.10.2022
Complying with the latest EU sanctions targeting Russia, well-known cryptocurrency platforms like Localbitcoins, Blockchain.com, and Crypto.com have started to restrict or terminate services for Russian accounts. The moves follow the adoption of new European penalties in response to Moscow’s...
Chinese Researchers Propose Asian Digital Currency to Reduce Reliance on US Dollar
15.10.2022
Experts from an economic institute in China have circulated the idea of creating a blockchain-powered digital currency that could lower Asia’s reliance on the greenback. The initiative comes against the backdrop of an expanding digital yuan pilot, and after recent trials of cross-border payments...
The Size of Bitcoin’s Distributed Ledger Nears a Half Terabyte
15.10.2022
Well over a decade ago, on January 3, 2009, the size of the Bitcoin blockchain was 0.285 kilobytes (kB) or around 285 bytes. Today, however, the blockchain’s ledger is nearly half a terabyte, or roughly 432 gigabytes. Bitcoin’s Blockchain Nears 500 Gigabytes in Size On October...
48% of Ethereum Blocks Face Censorship From OFAC-Compliant Flashbots
15.10.2022
For a couple of years now, MEV-Boost relays or Flashbots have become popular tools in order to gather the maximum value that can be extracted from Ethereum’s block production. However, in recent times, Flashbots have been controversial as people believe the technology threatens...
Binance Announces $500 Million Funding for Bitcoin Mining
15.10.2022
Binance Pool, the crypto mining services arm of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, aims to support Bitcoin miners to weather the crypto winter with a $500 million loan.
The ongoing bear market has had deep impacts on almost all industry participants, particularly miners. Amid rising fuel...
How Augmented Reality Can Humanise the Metaverse
15.10.2022
Diego Di Tommaso is the COO and Co-Founder of OVER, an open-source, AR platform powered by Ethereum Blockchain.__________
When the metaverse and Web3 are discussed, we hear a lot about virtual reality (VR). Augmented reality (AR) rarely comes up in conversation, and the two are often mistaken...
What are CC0 NFTs, and why are they important?
15.10.2022
A CC0 (Creative Commons Zero) NFT is an NFT with a copyright in which the owner permits anyone to use the NFT for commercial gain
Konami Launches Metaverse Push With Web3 Focused Hiring Spree
15.10.2022
Konami, one of the most influential Japanese game development and publishing companies, has announced it will be introducing Web3 and metaverse technologies into its games. The company opened 13 different job openings for three departments that will be responsible for developing the new projects...